{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/remove-you-may-be-victim-software-counterfeiting#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/remove-you-may-be-victim-software-counterfeiting","headline":"Remove “You may be a victim of software counterfeiting” notification","name":"Remove “You may be a victim of software counterfeiting” notification","description":"Recently, I received more emails from users who are using my servers to activate your Microsoft products asking to solve a problem that has become increasingly common in recent days. It is related to the emergence of a yellowish notification bar with the words \u201cGET GENUINE OFFICE You may be a victim of software counterfeiting....","datePublished":"2021-04-05","dateModified":"2022-06-28","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/author\/guangpeng#Person","name":"Always Smile","url":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/author\/guangpeng","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2d967500e0301cf54ab1603f7e98434c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2d967500e0301cf54ab1603f7e98434c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"MSGuides.com","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/cdn.msguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/msguides-600x60-1.png","url":"https:\/\/cdn.msguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/msguides-600x60-1.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/cdn.msguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-you-may-be-a-victim-of-software-counterfeiting-notification-1.png","url":"https:\/\/cdn.msguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-you-may-be-a-victim-of-software-counterfeiting-notification-1.png","height":628,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/remove-you-may-be-victim-software-counterfeiting","commentCount":"460","comment":[{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/remove-you-may-be-victim-software-counterfeiting#Comment1","dateCreated":"2025-11-26 17:32:33","description":"I followed all scripts, but still get this message\r\nGET GENUINE OFFICE Your license isn't genuine and you may be the victim of....\r\nThe scripts do not seem to properly activate despite a fresh install.\r\nAny suggestions?","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Aliquot","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/remove-you-may-be-victim-software-counterfeiting#Comment2","dateCreated":"2025-05-11 13:56:14","description":"Thanks for your help - I did that before but it reappeared and wasn't going aways - I tried a few things before your KMS CMD and it worked like a charm...\r\nCheers Mate and Keep-up the good work!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Awais Jamal","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/remove-you-may-be-victim-software-counterfeiting#Comment3","dateCreated":"2025-01-06 08:39:47","description":"Resolved for Office 2024 ....","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Aprinto","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/remove-you-may-be-victim-software-counterfeiting#Comment4","dateCreated":"2024-12-30 23:23:32","description":"Greatest article so far. Has resolved a great nuisance. Thanks and keep up the good work.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"eriQow","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/remove-you-may-be-victim-software-counterfeiting#Comment5","dateCreated":"2024-11-15 03:44:05","description":"Hi,\r\nI really like your website.\r\nI would like to see it updated for Office 2024 products for both Windows 11 24H2 and MacOs.\r\nActivations for Windows 11 in the new versions would be very useful.\r\nBest regards\r\nAinoga","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ainoga","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/remove-you-may-be-victim-software-counterfeiting#Comment6","dateCreated":"2024-09-27 00:24:07","description":"Run CMD in Admin mode and copy the commands in CMD.\r\n\r\ncd\\\r\ncd C:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\microsoft shared\\ClickToRun\r\nofficec2rclient.exe \/update user updatetoversion=16.0.13628.20274\r\n\r\n\r\n\u2013 wait 4-5 min. to finish\r\nThat\u2019s all !","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"IssacEinstein","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/remove-you-may-be-victim-software-counterfeiting#Comment7","dateCreated":"2024-09-23 21:38:33","description":"Still getting the same error, any solution updated for 2024?","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Yash","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/remove-you-may-be-victim-software-counterfeiting#Comment8","dateCreated":"2024-05-20 05:56:06","description":"I have still the same message appears when I open office app","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Muhammad Khalid","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/remove-you-may-be-victim-software-counterfeiting#Comment9","dateCreated":"2024-04-29 18:47:06","description":"How to solve the error 0.cx000020?","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jonh mary","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/remove-you-may-be-victim-software-counterfeiting#Comment10","dateCreated":"2024-04-08 00:39:06","description":"cscript \/\/nologo slmgr.vbs \/ckms >nul&cscript \/\/nologo slmgr.vbs \/ckms >nul&cscript \/\/nologo ospp.vbs \/setprt:1688 >nul&cscript \/\/nologo ospp.vbs \/sethst:107.175.77.7 >nul&cscript \/\/nologo ospp.vbs \/act\r\nworked i wanna see if the error comes back.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Asanda","url":""}}],"about":["Computer Tips"],"wordCount":651,"keywords":["disable annoying notifications","get genuine office"],"articleBody":"     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Recently, I received more emails from users who are using my servers to activate your Microsoft products asking to solve a problem that has become increasingly common in recent days. It is related to the emergence of a yellowish notification bar with the words \u201cGET GENUINE OFFICE You may be a victim of software counterfeiting. Avoid security risks and get genuine Office now\u201d or \u201cYour license isn\u2019t genuine, and you may be a victim of software counterfeiting. Avoid interruption and keep your files safe with genuine Office today\u201d on their apps.I have tried my best to reply to all your emails but I could not because the number of emails I receive each day is a large amount. Sometimes you might not get any answers,  I also feel sorry about that. That is why that I decided to write this article.             Contents                                    The reason                            The solution                            Method 1. Change KMS server                            Method 2. Disable optional connected experiences        The reason One thing for sure that the question \u201cwhat is the cause of the problem?\u201d would be raised. Actually, this problem is not serious. I think it is just a notification used to warn clients who purchased digital activation scripts of Office from eBay, Alibaba or any online shopping sites on the internet that you activated your Office with a trial license instead of a genuine product key. Many placed dependence upon sellers\u2019 words and thought that they bought at a bargain. In fact, they have been ripped off because what they got exactly is the KMS script and it is shared on my blog for free. But sadly, most people are still unfamiliar with it.The solutionA detailed solution was introduced in a recent article on the Microsoft website. Besides, if you usually follow the MSG community you may already know that there was a heated discussion on this issue. Active members have suggested various solutions for several days and finally we find the best one. I would like to extend my grateful thanks to DrVlaming, Vanchester90 and other ones for your kind support.     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});We had the answer though there are still a lot of people asking me to confirm the authenticity of the solution. That is why today I decide to put the solution on the MSG homepage instead of the MSG forum.Method 1. Change KMS serverStep 1.1: Open the command prompt app on your Windows with admin rights.open command prompt app with admin rightsStep 1.2: Change your KMS server address then reactivate your Office app.Run the command below to go to the Office folder.     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});cd \/d \"%ProgramFiles%\\Microsoft Office\\Office16\"If you see the error \u201cThe system cannot find the path specified\u201d, please try this one.cd \/d \"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\\Microsoft Office\\Office16\"Run the following command to extend your Office KMS license.cscript \/\/nologo slmgr.vbs \/ckms >nul&cscript \/\/nologo slmgr.vbs \/ckms >nul&cscript \/\/nologo ospp.vbs \/setprt:1688 >nul&cscript \/\/nologo ospp.vbs \/sethst:23.226.136.46 >nul&cscript \/\/nologo ospp.vbs \/actFinally, please open your Office app then check that the notification was removed.Method 2. Disable optional connected experiencesHow to disable the annoying notification bar on Microsoft Office apps.     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Step 2.1: Open your Office app.Just start the Office program which has annoying notification.Step 2.1: Open Privacy Settings.Goto File > Options > General > Privacy Settings or Home > Trust Center > Trust Center Settings > Privacy Options > Privacy Settings. At this dialog box, uncheck the \u201cEnable optional connected experiences\u201d option.Disable optional connected experiencesStep 2.3: Restart your Office app.Close your app and reopen it to apply changes to the settings.After completing the above steps, the notification should be gone.     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});If you would have any questions or concerns, please leave your comments. I would be glad to explain in more details. Thank you so much for all your feedback and support!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    5\/5 - (214 votes)         (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});"}